Supervisor Kathryn Barger today shared the following statement on Armenian Genocide Day being commemorated in Los Angeles County:
“Today is about taking time to pause, reflect, and learn from the past. Remembering the Armenian Genocide gives our diverse communities an opportunity to collectively acknowledge and mourn the loss of over 1.5 million innocent lives. The district I represent is home to the largest concentration of Armenians and Armenian-Americans in the county, so commemorating this important day of remembrance is also about honoring them. They are resilient people – determined, focused, and dedicated to persevering.”
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by proclaiming April 24, 2024 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in Los Angeles County.
A video message from Supervisor Barger about Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is available by clicking here.